| BIOGRAFIA Nelida nacio el 29 de abril de 1920 en la ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina. Sus padres eran inmigrantes italianos. Su padre Francisco era violinista y cuando Nelida era una beba, solia dormir mucho. Cuando su padre regresaba de trabajar, siempre estaba dormida, entonces, para despertarla, le tocaba el violin al lado de su cuna. Su hermano Domingo era dos a�os mayor que ella, y tocaba el bandoneon. Una tarde que estaban solos Nelida y su hermano, cuando ella tenia 8 a�os, Nelida le pidio a su hermano que le ense�ara a tocar el bandoneon. Asi fue como en una tarde, Domingo le ense�o a tocar un tango, "Zorro Gris", en el bandoneon. Cuando regreso su padre, los hermanos lo sorprendieron cuando Nelida toco para el ese tango en el bandoneon. Inmediatamente Francisco se dio cuenta que Nelida habia nacido para la musica, igual que su hermano Domingo. Asi es como se le ocurrio formar el "Duo Federico", en el cual Domingo tocaba el bandoneon y Nelida cantaba. Surgieron las giras y actuaciones en distintos teatros, cines y confiterias. Mas tarde Domingo formo una orquesta de se�oritas, y entonces Nelida tocaba el bandoneon. Luego Domingo siguio su camino individualmente, convirtiendose en un compositor renombrado y toco en distintas orquestas, hasta que formo una orquesta propia. Nelida siguio tocando en distintas orquestas de se�oritas, tocando el bandoneon y el acordeon. Paralelamente Nelida estudio dibujo y pintura con el Profesor Galante. Mas tarde Nelida se enamoro y se caso, dejando por un tiempo la musica. Tuvo tres hijos. En esa epoca Nelida se dedico a pintar, destacandose especialmente por sus retratos. Realizo algunas exposiciones de cuadros y participo en algunos concurso, recibiendo menciones especiales. Pasaron los a�os y Nelida no podia olvidarse de su amor por la musica. Volvio a tocar, y fue como si los a�os nunca hubieran pasado. Toco en distintos teatros y fue invitada a muchos programas de radio y television. A los 80 a�os, su hija menor le hizo grabar su primer y unico CD. Continuo tocando hasta los 86 a�os, en que dio su ultimo recital en la Academia Porte�a del Lunfardo. El jueves 24 de mayo de 2007 fallecio a las 17:45 hs., a la edad de 87 a�os. Fue enterrada conforme a su voluntad en el Cementerio de la Chacarita el viernes 25 de mayo de 2007. Le decimos adios a la mas grande bandoneonista femenina. BIOGRAPHY Nelida was born in April 29, 1920, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Her parents were Italian immigrants. Her father Francisco was a fiddler. when Nelida was a little baby, she used to sleep much. When her father came home after working all day, she was allways asleep, so, to wake her up, he played the fiddle by her cradle. Her brother Domingo was two years older than Nelida, and he played bandoneon. One afternoon, Nelida and Domingo were alone at home. She was 8 years old, and asked her brother to teach her to play the bandoneon. So, in 2 hours, Domingo taught her to play a tango, "Grey Fox". When their father returned home, they surprised him when Nelida played the bandoneon. Francisco was inmediately aware that Nelida was born with the gift of the music (as her brother Domingo). So he decided to create the "Federico Duet", with Domingo playing bandoneon and Nelida singing The tours and performances in different theaters, cinemas and radios were constant. Later on, Domingo created a "women orchestra", with Nelida playing bandoneon. Some years later, Domingo contined his way individually, becoming a renowned musician and compositor, performing with many orchestras, until he had one of his own. Nelida also studied drawing and painting with Professor Galante. Nelida continued playing with female orchestras until she fell in love, got married and left the music. She had 3 children. At that time Nelida painted, specializing in oil paintings, and in portraits. She made some private exhibitions. The time went by, but Nelida couldn't forget the music. She decided to perform again. She played in different theaters, and was invited to many television and radio shows. At the age of 80 years, her youngest daughter, took her to a recording studio, and Nelida recorded her first and only professional CD. She kept on playing until the age of 86 years old. She passed away on May 24, 2007 and was buried at Chacarita Cemetery, according to her last will. We say good bye to the greatest female bandoneon player ever. |